Linda Bailey Books in Order
Linda Bailey is a Vancouver-based author known for her diverse range of writings. A lifelong daydreamer, she draws inspiration from her extensive travels, which began during her twenties when she circumnavigated the globe by ship. Bailey's academic background, earned at the University of British Columbia, has also influenced her writing. With over thirty books to her credit, including novels, picture books, and non-fiction works, she has established herself as a prolific and versatile author. Bailey's notable series include the Stanley series, the Stevie Diamond Mystery series, and the Good Times Travel Agency series. Her work has garnered significant recognition, including Arthur Ellis Awards for Best Juvenile in 1997 and 2000 for her contributions to the detective genre. Currently, Bailey writes full-time, splitting her time between Vancouver and her love of travel, reading, and daydreaming.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Linda Bailey
- #1AmazonWhen Addie Was Scared(1999)
- #2AmazonThe Best Figure Skater in the Whole Wide World(2001)
- #3AmazonGordon Loggins and the Three Bears(2001)
- #4AmazonThe Farm Team(2006)
- #5AmazonGoodnight, Sweet Pig(2007)
- #6AmazonToads on Toast(2012)
- #7AmazonIf You Happen to Have a Dinosaur(2014)
- #8AmazonIf Kids Ruled the World(2014)
- #9AmazonWhen Santa Was a Baby(2015)
- #10AmazonCarson Crosses Canada(2017)
- #1AmazonHow Come the Best Clues Are Always in the Garbage?(1992)
- #2AmazonHow Can I Be a Detective If I Have to Baby-Sit?(1993)
- #3AmazonWho's Got Gertie? And How Can We Get Her Back!(1994)
- #4AmazonHow Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?(1996)
- #5AmazonWhat's a Daring Detective Like Me Doing in the Doghouse?(1997)
- #6AmazonHow Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark?(1999)
- #7AmazonWhat's a Serious Detective Like Me Doing in Such a Silly Movie?(2002)
About Linda Bailey
Linda Bailey is a Vancouver-based author known for her diverse range of writings. A lifelong daydreamer, she draws inspiration from her extensive travels, which began during her twenties when she circumnavigated the globe by ship. Bailey's academic background, earned at the University of British Columbia, has also influenced her writing. With over thirty books to her credit, including novels, picture books, and non-fiction works, she has established herself as a prolific and versatile author. Bailey's notable series include the Stanley series, the Stevie Diamond Mystery series, and the Good Times Travel Agency series. Her work has garnered significant recognition, including Arthur Ellis Awards for Best Juvenile in 1997 and 2000 for her contributions to the detective genre. Currently, Bailey writes full-time, splitting her time between Vancouver and her love of travel, reading, and daydreaming.
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